The Magazine of Centenary University Fall 2019 CENTENARIAN

SCIENCES AT CENTENARY New programs for emerging careers

INSIDE INTRODUCING CENTENARY’S 14TH PRESIDENT THE MOMENT UNIVERSITY NEWS

IN THIS ISSUE University Presidents. He retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of lieutenant colonel. His DEPARTMENTS wife, Jeanne, is also a veteran, retiring from the University News...1 U.S. Army with the rank of colonel. Dr. Murphy Athletics...12 taught leadership courses at West Point and was Class News and Notes...14 vice president for academic affairs at the U.S. Air Meet the Centenarian...21 Force’s Air University in Alabama.

FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE “The University’s passion for excellence 4. Sciences at Centenary is evident everywhere you look, from its Science takes center stage dedicated faculty and students, to new in propelling careers. career-focused academic programs.” 8. Q&A Inside the process of creating a new core curriculum. His higher education career has also included 10. Greatest Good teaching posts at Vanderbilt University and Five great reasons to support Centenary Mercyhurst College, where he was the founding University. director of the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program and chair of the Walker School of Business. In addition, he was the founding dean of the School of Business and professor of management at Point Park University. Dr. Murphy earned a doctorate in educational A New Era Begins leadership from Vanderbilt University, master’s degrees from Teachers College at Columbia The Centenary University Board of Trustees has University and the University of Southern appointed Bruce Murphy, Ed.D., as the University’s California, and a bachelor’s degree from the 14th president. Dr. Murphy will begin his tenure at ON THE COVER University of California at Berkeley. Centenary on Jan. 1. Field work for pre-vet students Wolfgang Gstattenbauer ’84/13 HA, chair includes career exploration at the “I’m very impressed with the Centenary of the Centenary University Board of Trustees, Six Flags Great Adventure Safari. Family University community,” Dr. Murphy said following noted that a thorough presidential search process his appointment. “The University’s passion for HOW TO REACH US resulted in more than 70 applicants for the excellence is evident everywhere you look, from Editorial Offices First position. The search committee was particularly Email: its dedicated faculty and students, to new career- impressed with Dr. Murphy’s extensive faith.linsky Cyclone pride was front focused academic programs. I’m grateful for @centenaryuniversity.edu background in higher education administration (908) 852-1400, ext. 2250 and center on Family Day, the board’s confidence in selecting me to lead and thoughtful insights into growing Centenary an autumn tradition at Centenary University into a new era.” University, he added: “While the board considered Editorial & Design Services Centenary University. Erbach Communications Group An experienced higher education leader, Dr. several strong candidates, Dr. Murphy impressed This year’s event featured Murphy served as the fifth president of Nicholls us, drawing on his leadership at other higher /centenaryuniversity fun for all ages, including ponies, crafts, games, a State University in Louisiana and is currently education institutions to present a thoughtful plan @Centenary_NJ wine & chocolate tasting, a consultant with the Registry for College and to lead Centenary University into a strong future.” /edu/centenary- and a family tailgate university-18854 before men’s and women’s @centenaryuniversity soccer wins.

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Meet Centenary University’s Class of 2023: Back to smart, motivated, and ready to work hard to achieve their RISING IN THE RANKINGS Future U dreams. Read on to learn why these first-year School There’s great news on the college rankings front for Centenary University. This fall, students already value the University’s sharp career focus, Enrollment in Centenary University’s four well-known sources cited the University for excellent academic programs and the friendly campus, and strong professional networks. THE FUTURE U graduate programs is increasing, as economic outcomes of graduates. more adults are returning to college In this year’s U.S. News & World Report rankings, Centenary placed 34th among Top Game Changer Logical Career Path for advanced degrees to propel their Performers on Social Mobility—Regional Universities North. New in 2020, this category Hackettstown resident Erin When Kelly Avelino Valenzuela careers to the next level. A growing recognizes schools that are successful in advancing the social mobility of economically Nappi ’23 has set her sights on ‘23 began to explore her Future number of working professionals are challenged students through programs that support retention and, ultimately, lead to a career working for the NFL U in forensic science, one discovering that Centenary meets higher graduation rates. Centenary also climbed 23 places in U.S. News & World Report’s or MLB. She chose Centenary university appeared in all of her their needs for convenience and Best Colleges—Regional Universities North category. for its renowned sports and searches: Centenary University. affordability, according to Jenna Within New Jersey, Centenary was named sixth-best among the state’s colleges and entertainment management An honor student at Dover Racioppi ’09, associate director of universities by the personal finance website, WalletHub. The website’s annual rankings concentration within the High School, Valenzuela looked graduate programs. determine the top-performing schools at the lowest possible cost to undergraduates, Business Department. As at other programs, but kept Centenary recently introduced considering data including selectivity, student-faculty ratio, cost and financing, two new graduate education a high school senior, she circling back to Centenary, graduation rate, and career outcomes. programs, English as a Second attended the University’s where the University’s Bachelor In addition, NJBIZ named Centenary among the top three Language (ESL) endorsement and annual Sports Management Conference, a student-run event of Science in Forensic Science combines studies in criminal MBA programs in the state, based on the votes of readers. The a Learning Disabilities Teacher featuring representatives from professional sports teams, justice and forensics with a strong science focus. Students University’s third-place ranking reflects the excellence of its MBA Consultant (LDT-C) endorsement. including many Centenary alumni. Nappi was named this graduate with real-world training they can immediately apply program and the high level of satisfaction of alumni and students. The ESL program is a five-course year’s Hackettstown Scholar, an honor that includes full tuition in the lab and out in the field. “I knew I wanted to go into Centenary is also the only New Jersey institution included in sequence that provides graduates for four years of study at Centenary. She says, “I knew that I forensic science, and I wanted to be close to home,” she says. “I Study.com’s listing of the Best Online Business Degree Programs, with ESL certification, while the wanted to go into the business aspect of sports, and Centenary just love the small atmosphere here. My career path is starting spotlighting 50 online programs across the nation. The annual LDT-C endorsement encompasses ranking recognizes universities for high quality business programs that are accessible has a great program. The graduates all said that Centenary at Centenary.” nine courses and teaches and affordable. really set them up for their careers.” professionals to diagnose and Educated Choice correct learning disabilities. Vice President for Academic Affairs Amy D’Olivo, Ph.D., noted, “This recognition Best of Both Worlds Centenary University’s “I often remind prospective reinforces Centenary’s excellent reputation, underscoring the things students value For Patrick Milam ’23, outstanding Education students that graduate school is an most about the University. With generous financial aid packages, as well as ample academics and athletics Department first drew investment into their future,” said academic and career support, Centenary offers an educational experience that elevates intersect at Centenary Hackettstown resident Delaney Racioppi, who has worked with the the career goals of each and every student.” University. A lacrosse player at Stewart ’23 to take a look at her graduate population at Centenary Voorhees High School, Milam hometown University. And for the last six years. “I always ask knew he wanted to continue with good reason: Centenary students, ‘Where do you see yourself his athletic career in college. is part of a 75-district network five or 10 years from now?’” A visit to Centenary sealed of schools whose members Centenary offers frequent his choice. “I met the lacrosse provide internships and graduate information sessions for coach and really fell in love field experiences for Centenary students. Plus, more than adults to explore the University’s with the program and campus,” the Lebanon, N.J., resident 60 principals, superintendents, directors, and supervisors— programs and speak one-on-one Learning Revolution World-renowned scholar Cathy N. Davidson, Ph.D., headlined recalls. Looking toward his Future U, Milam is leaning toward including most of the principals in Warren County—have with a graduate enrollment counselor this fall’s Gates-Ferry Distinguished Visiting Lecture Series. A the University’s communication, writing and design major, a earned, or are currently earning, a Centenary degree. Stewart, and faculty. Check out Centenary’s distinguished professor and founding director of the Futures program introduced last year that will allow him to focus on who graduated high school in just three years, says, “My website for more information. Institute at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, radio and television. As a student-athlete, he’s also interested in parents preferred that I stay local, so I came for a tour and really Dr. Davidson discussed “Revolutionizing Learning” on Sept. working sports management into the mix. “I can have both at liked it. I knew that I wanted to be a teacher, and Centenary has 17 in the Sitnik Theater. While on campus, she also met with Centenary,” Milam says. “This feels like the right place for me.” a strong Education Department. It’s the right fit.” students and faculty to advocate for creative, active learning that builds essential career skills.

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Science Department Chair Krassi Lazarova, Ph.D., advises students. Summer research at the Jersey Shore Studying sea life in Florida Feeding giraffes at the Six Flags Great Adventure Safari

New programs for emerging careers

SCIENCES ATLions and tigers and bears—it’sCENTENARY all part of the learning Department chair and an associate professor of physics. experience for aspiring veterinarians at Centenary University. “Next, we looked at our expertise here at Centenary to tap Less than two months into their Centenary University studies, into existing programs that could provide the basis for some 21 freshmen began their career exploration on a behind-the- of these new offerings.” scenes tour of the Six Flags Great Adventure Safari in Jackson, Capturing synergies between departments is key, Dr. N.J. There, they were introduced to animals they’d likely treat if Lazarova emphasized. For instance, current courses in the they choose to work at a zoo. social and behavioral sciences, as well as business, can be The students are enrolled in Centenary’s new Bachelor of easily adapted as foundational classes within new programs. Science in Animal Health, a rigorous program that prepares Existing strengths in biology, physics, and chemistry also them to apply to veterinary school or launch a career in animal- provide a solid base for new science offerings. related professions. A hallmark of the program is providing A common thread that distinguishes the University’s science immersive experiences to help students explore the many career programs is an emphasis on active learning, particularly the possibilities within the field. opportunity for students to participate in research alongside Animal health is one of several new science initiatives Centenary faculty members. Lauren Bergey, Ph.D., professor introduced at Centenary in recent years. With two pre-vet of biology and dean of special academic programs, often concentrations—in small animals and equine—the program collaborates with students on research, including a project last draws on the strengths of the University’s highly-regarded summer on invasive Japanese shrimp invading New Jersey Science and Equine Studies departments. In addition, Centenary waterways. This took Dr. Bergey and her students to several introduced a degree in medical laboratory science (see page 7) sites on the Jersey Shore. They plan to present their findings this year, and has advanced its reputation in environmental and in January at an international conference in Texas. Two of Dr. forensic science. Bergey’s students also spent several weeks studying sea life at The new science programs are the direct result of a Florida’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute last summer. University-wide strategic review that began five years ago to “When students just read about research in a textbook, evaluate the effectiveness of academic offerings in meeting they’re seeing the final product of many years of work. They current and projected workforce needs. The in-depth process don’t see the challenges encountered by the researchers,” Dr. made clear that Centenary’s established strengths perfectly Bergey said. “Research experiences allow them to apply the position the University for growth in the sciences. scientific method. This hands-on work lets them fail, and then “The program analysis process showed that there is come up with alternatives that advance the research.” great potential growth in the sciences, particularly in The University’s nearby Environmental Science Center, health sciences,” explained Krassi Lazarova, Ph.D., Science often referred to as the “lab in the woods,” provides the perfect

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Jesslyn Bryk-Lucy, D.V.M., the University’s resident veterinarian and assistant professor of equine studies, follows the same philosophy at the Centenary University Equestrian Center in Long Valley, N.J. As she treats the University’s horses, students are right there, putting what they’ve learned in the classroom to work and using the University’s diagnostic equipment, including new ultrasound and MRI technology. “That’s a huge draw for our program,” Dr. Bryk-Lucy explained. “Here at Centenary, students can see how a case presents, and they’re exposed to technologies and techniques they wouldn’t experience at a larger school. To me, learning through experience is more memorable.” Every year, Centenary’s science faculty assess learning outcomes to refine the curriculum, with a goal to align student Making Strides in Health Science experiences and skills with employers’ expectations. The result: Centenary University is embarking on a new initiative in health- Centenary’s science graduates go on to excel in a variety of related sciences, responding to a critical need in the job market fields, from medical and pharmaceutical research to veterinary for trained professionals to staff these growing fields. The first medicine, forensics, and many more. program, a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science, launched this fall and returns a once-popular academic program “It’s the practical, hands-on skills that separate Centenary to Centenary. graduates when it comes to getting a job or acceptance to Demand is skyrocketing for trained professionals to work in professional schools.” hospitals, forensic labs, and industrial research facilities, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 13% job growth by 2026. Opportunities like the trip to the Six Flags Great Adventure Craig Fuller, Ph.D., director of Centenary’s medical lab science Safari are the first step in helping students to define their career program, has experienced that need firsthand during a previous goals. While onsite at the theme park, Centenary’s students career in the medical industry. “A large number of individuals visited the veterinary clinic and met with Ken Keiffer, D.V.M., working in labs are of retirement age,” explained Dr. Fuller. “Cen- tenary’s program provides great opportunities for students who a longtime Six Flags veterinarian. Dr. Keiffer also introduced love medicine, but don’t necessarily want to be a doctor or treat Behind the scenes at the Six Flags Great Adventure Safari veterinary clinic the group to one of the park’s veterinary technicians and patients.” an intern who is currently attending veterinary school. The The University has partnered with Atlantic Healthcare to location for students to conduct field work, according to While fieldwork is essential, the foundation of any science students observed several animals under Dr. Keiffer’s care and develop the program. The partnership will enable Centenary stu- Julie LaBar, Ph.D., assistant professor of environmental science. program is meaningful lab work. At Centenary, lab sizes are got a first-person account of the day-to-day life of an exotic dents to complete clinicals at Atlantic Healthcare labs boasting “It’s a huge positive for Centenary and our students,” explained capped at 24 students to ensure that each participant receives animal veterinarian. some of the world’s most cutting-edge technologies. Dr. LaBar, a trustee of the Musconetcong Watershed Association. direct, hands-on training that cultivates inquiry and solid lab It’s extremely valuable input for students who are finalizing Looking to the future, Centenary is developing plans to expand “This unique lab station allows students to do field work right skills. Many students enrich their education through work-study career goals, Dr. Keiffer said: “This gives students a glimpse of its reach in the health sciences over the next several years. A outside the classroom. Centenary is in a great location in jobs in the labs, where duties include setting up equipment, what we do on a daily basis. It’s much more beneficial now if I new Bachelor of Science in Health Science could start as early as New Jersey, where students can get out to experience the making solutions and cultures used by classes, and organizing can have them reaffirm their dreams or discover it’s not what next fall, and a master’s program in occupational therapy has a environment and consider the problems that must be solved.” chemicals—skills employers seek in new hires. they want to do.” preliminary target launch date of 2026. In response to increasing Centenary now offers a Bachelor of Science in “It’s the practical, hands-on skills that separate Centenary All Centenary science students are held to extremely high requests from student-athletes, the University is also exploring Environmental Science, with a focus on stewardship, graduates when it comes to getting a job or acceptance to standards. “Our programs are tough,” Dr. Lazarova noted. the feasibility of adding a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. sustainability, human health, and the broader global impact professional schools,” said Tammy Quasius, science laboratory “Centenary students have to work hard, and at the end they are The process will proceed within the context of strategic of local actions. As part of this program, the University has technician. “When they’re prepping a lab, they look at it in a successful. We’re growing because we have a great team, who reflection, drawing on the University’s existing strengths in the established the Center of Sustainability, which features a different way and share their feedback with the department. are willing to go the extra mile. That makes a huge difference in sciences and related majors, said Krassi Lazarova, Ph.D., Science cooperative venture between the Science and Business We’re developing scientists, so we collaborate with our students student success. It’s a big reason why Centenary is a true gem in Department chair. “Our goal is to grow Centenary’s reputation in departments on a minor in sustainable business practices. as scientists.” the sciences.” the health sciences following a solid, manageable direction.”

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have a responsibility to give them career skills to land their first Linda and me to chair the committee to make the process more job. But this core also lets us provide some of that liberal arts inclusive. Male/female, humanities/business: Linda and I came experience to set them on a lifelong trajectory that will lead to at this from very different perspectives. We made a conscious their third, fifth, and 10th jobs. Providing the liberal arts breadth effort to model—for the task force and the faculty who ultimately and scope, but also the specific job readiness of the major—that’s voted to approve the core—these different perspectives the genius of Centenary. coming together, listening, and respecting each other. As a humanities professor, I was thinking that the point of college Tell us about some of the new courses. is interdisciplinary and critical thought. Linda was thinking, Linda: When we developed the new course categories, we “That’s nice, but can the students write a resume, network, and revised desired outcomes to address what we found in interview?” Both are equally valid to the Centenary experience. It our research. Now, we’re taking a look at the courses that was an exemplary moment of compromise. will achieve those outcomes. There’s a new course called Linda: What I think really made it work was that faculty and staff Professional Development: The Nature of Work, to give students worked on this together. It’s an important topic—what are we experience in things like refining career goals, networking, going to be teaching our students in the future? You saw the internships, financial literacy, and the job search process. real benefits of faculty and staff interacting and respecting each Bottom line: We need to prepare our students for a career. On other’s expertise. The whole time, the process was based on trust with that note, there’s also a new Public Speaking course; faculty and Robert Battistini, Ph.D., and and just being able to put your own ideas forth, for us to debate alumni told us there is a real need for that. In addition, there’s them, for it to be comfortable and accepting. The sense of the Linda Poisseroux, Ph.D. a wellness component to the core, teaching things like stress task force was that we were creating something better for our management and healthy sleep habits. Those things may seem students, and in turn, that meant creating something better for committees talked to students, faculty, alumni, people with obvious, but they have real consequences, in the classroom and Centenary is introducing a new core curriculum. Centenary University. after graduation. Robert: The new core will roll out for the Class of 2024 next disabilities, organizations, and corporations that are hiring our One of the most exciting additions to the core is a course August. We had an aggressive deadline to have it approved graduates. Every group had an equal voice. One committee Robert Battistini, Ph.D., is an associate professor of English at called Topic of Broad, Enduring Interest. It’s an in-depth analysis by the faculty in one academic year, and we accomplished looked at 50 core curricula from other schools. Others studied Centenary University. He holds an undergraduate degree from of a topic to stimulate and excite students to engage them in that. This core is more structured and focused on career graduate school requirements and community colleges. We took Indiana University and master’s and doctoral degrees from learning, and of course, in the Centenary community. The topic readiness across four categories: Centenary University Values; all of the data and coded it so we could identify patterns. Columbia University. at the heart of each class will be a big idea that students will look Communication; STEM Engagement; and Community, Some things kept coming up over and over—critical think- at from a number of interdisciplinary perspectives. It’s a very Citizenship, and Selves. Students will choose courses from ing, public speaking, communication skills, problem solving, Linda Poisseroux, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of business at concrete way to provide the depth of the liberal arts that’s so within those categories, and every class must meet the teamwork, leadership, cultural competence, project planning. Centenary University and director of Enactus, the University’s important, as Robert mentioned. outcomes of the core in a meaningful way. It is laid out in such That’s when you know you’re onto a solid concept. What our competitive business team. She holds undergraduate and a way that students can see very clearly what they’re doing and internal committees found aligned perfectly with what employ- Diversity was key, too. master’s degrees from Montclair State University and a doctoral degree from Capella University. why they’re doing it. ers were saying. These are the skills graduates have always Robert: There was general agreement that the new core needed Our current core is more than 10 years old, and Middle needed in the workplace, but now we’ve got research to back up to deal with issues of diversity and inclusion. The question States—the accrediting body for colleges and universities— our decisions on the courses that will be included in the core. became, do we have a separate class or should we incorporate has changed its standards. Students have changed, too. What about the liberal arts? it across the curriculum? We want students to reflect upon Core Facts Today’s students have experienced the recession in 2008; Robert: I’m a humanities professor, and I firmly believe, as do cultural, intellectual, and political changes over time, in 1. THE SPECIFICS some were dispossessed of their homes as kids or saw that my colleagues on the faculty, that the liberal arts are important in particular as they pertain to histories of oppression and The new core curriculum is 40 credits, and includes a mix of happen to friends. As a result, they’re very practical. They developing the very skills that kept popping up in our research. exclusion, and to develop cultural understanding within courses across four categories. It will launch in August 2020 for want to know that they’ll get a job after graduation. It was so So there’s a lot of intersection between the strength of the liberal a global context. Our graduates need to understand that the Class of 2024. important for us to align the core with the career needs of arts and the skills employers are demanding in the workplace. they will make an impact, and they must decide whether 2. TEAM EFFORT students and employers. What I love about the new core is that it’s saying that the that impact is for good or ill. These are complicated Dr. Battistini on approval by the faculty: “We had town hall meetings and breakout sessions to get it out there in front of everybody… How did you arrive at the core requirements? experience of thinking critically, learning how to work in a team, issues that can’t be checked off in a two-credit class. To emphasize the importance of diversity, we decided to that’s what made the difference. We wanted everyone to have ample Linda: The core is firmly grounded in qualitative research. and communicating well are essential to landing your first job. opportunity to voice their opinions ahead of the core vote.” work diversity and inclusion into multiple courses. We had a 19-person committee comprised of faculty, Families with high cultural capital may be willing to invest in 3. FIRST REPORTS administrators, and staff divided into eight committees to focus a purely liberal arts experience. They’re willing to wait a decade Was this a complicated process? The new core has already created excitement, says Dr. Poisseroux: “I had a on distinct topics. The process considered input from every for those big-picture skills to earn 401k benefits! But few of our Robert: I think Centenary’s vice president for lot of Enactus students graduate in May. They told me, ‘Wow, I wish we had students have the luxury of such forgiving expectations. We stakeholder group that would be interested in the core. The academic affairs, Amy D’Olivo, Ph.D., chose classes like these!’ That is very special to me.”

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News & World Report, is the percentage of alumni who give to the institution. A strong base of alumni giving signals that New Donors: graduates value the education they received at Centenary. Give Your Year! Beyond national surveys, consistent alumni giving helps the University to plan for the future. Denton Stargel, Want to support The Centenary Fund, but not vice president for business & finance/chief financial officer, sure where to start? Check out our new Give Your says, “A key component of prudent, long-range planning is knowing that Centenary can depend on annual gifts from Year! campaign, especially for first-time donors. donors, especially loyal alumni. When you make an annual The campaign goal is simple: increase the gift to The Centenary Fund, you’re contributing to the number of first-time donors to the University. If financial stability of the University.” you’ve never given before, we’re encouraging you to support Centenary by making a contribution 4. …and that increases the value of your degree. that matches your graduation or your reunion When a university is highly-respected, so are its graduates— year. For instance, new donors from the Class and that translates into an advantage in the job market. As a of 1995 would give $19.95, while the Class of result, your investment in The Centenary Fund protects the 2019 would contribute $20.19. To give your investment our alumni have made in their college degrees. reunion year, for example, new donors from the Greatest Good “When you make an annual gift to The Centenary Fund, Class of 1969 would give $50 to mark their 50th There are lots of great reasons to support The Centenary Fund. you’re contributing to the financial stability of the reunion. Of course, if you’d like to give more, University.” that’s wonderful! It’s a great way to honor your HERE ARE OUR TOP 5: graduation year and an important first step in Joshua D. Walker ’10, director of career development supporting your alma mater. 1. Your gift makes an immediate impact. One of those students is Newark resident Ellis M. and community engagement, notes that Centenary Brown ’22. The son of a hardworking mom, Brown grew Remember, all gifts—large and small—are Your gift to The Centenary Fund goes to work right graduates are highly regarded in the job market. Employers up in a neighborhood where street violence is prevalent important in building a stronger Future U for away, building a stronger Future U for Centenary know that the University’s alumni are well-trained in their and many teens don’t have the opportunity to attend University and its students. That’s because these respective majors, and are also proficient in skills like critical Centenary University and our students. college. Thanks to a scholarship through Fulton Bank, unrestricted gifts are used in the same fiscal year in thinking, effective communication, and collaboration. “As Brown is a Cyclone student-athlete who is also active in which they’re donated. Your contribution is pooled with the Career Development Office evolves to meet the needs student government—activities he credits with helping those of other donors, providing the University with of the changing job market, we rely on financial flexibility to build integrity and leadership. the flexibility to allocate funds where and when they’re to pivot quickly in support of our students,” Walker said. “Contributions to the annual fund are critical for making that needed most. Each year, gifts to the annual fund provide “You may think your gift is modest, and alone, can’t student support a reality.” Let’s see which for student scholarships, new academic programs, accomplish a lot. Yet, together with gifts from others, opportunities for research and leadership, and upgrades its importance grows exponentially.” You’re building a better world. to facilities. 5. class can score the When you support The Centenary Fund, your contribution Through the annual fund, your gift makes the A criminal justice major, Brown has set his sights on ripples far beyond our campus. As a Methodist-affiliated highest percentage biggest impact on the greatest number of students. attending law school or entering the military. In a recent University, service to others is crucial to our mission. “It’s similar to the concept of compounding interest,” letter thanking donors, he wrote, “This scholarship Cyclones like Rachel Danitz ’18 are committed to building of alumni giving! explains Faith Linsky, senior director of development means a lot because you have recognized me as a stronger communities, locally and around the world. In her and alumni & parent relations. “You may think your hardworking student who will not let you down. I take role as community engagement coordinator at Centenary, gift is modest, and alone, can’t accomplish a lot. great pride in my abilities and I am ready to show you Danitz has set a goal for the Centenary community to log Yet, together with gifts from others, its importance Give Now that I am an achiever. Thank you for helping me further 50,000 volunteer hours over five years. grows exponentially.” my education and for reaffirming my dream.” We’re well on our way toward achieving that goal, alumni2.centenaryuniversity.edu/ 2. Scholarship students will thank you. through Midnight Run, international service trips, and givenow 3. Centenary University’s reputation will volunteer projects closer to home. This fall, Danitz and A big focus of The Centenary Fund is making sure grow… that a Centenary University education is accessible to a group of Centenary students marked the National Day Your gift plays a direct role in building Centenary’s all students. It’s an important part of our mission: 99% of Service honoring 9/11 victims with volunteer service at reputation for excellence, in the Northeast and across of Centenary University students rely on grants and the South Branch Preserve Community Garden in Budd the nation. Many alumni are surprised to learn that a key scholarships to attend college. Lake, Liberty State Park in Jersey City, and the Jersey City component of some college rankings, like those in U.S. Veterans Cemetery.

10 Fall 2019 Centenary University 11 CENTENARY ATHLETICS Game On! “Our Diamond of Dreams” is now a reality. Centenary University cut the ribbon on a new state-of-the-art baseball complex during a ceremony on Oct. 5. The facility provides an on-campus home for the Cyclone baseball team, the University’s largest NCAA Division III sport. Honored guest for the event was Steve Somers ’19 HA, who with his wife, Sharon, was lead donor for the new complex. Fittingly, the first game played on the field pitted Centenary baseball alumni against our current Cyclones. Photo credit: Jenna Glinko ’23 Photo credit: Fall Sports Roundup The fall season saw plenty of success for the Centenary University Athletic Department, as four teams competed in their respective Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Tournaments. Head Coach Josh Spivack and the men’s soccer team earned the No. 1 seed in the CSAC Tournament in a competitive three-way race that went down to the final day of the regular season. The Cyclones were tripped up by Rosemont College in the CSAC semifinals in a game that came down to penalty kicks. Head Coach Kevin Davies and the women’s soccer team earned the No. 2 seed in the playoffs, but fell in the semifinals. In field hockey action, Head Coach Stephen Speirs ’07 and the team made the conference tournament in their first season, but ultimately fell in the semifinals. Leading the cross country team was Cassidy Haller ’20, who finished sixth in the CSAC Pitch Perfect Championship. Field hockey returned to Centenary this year with Plenty of Cyclones were honored experienced Head Coach Stephen Speirs ’07 at the when the CSAC announced its end- helm. A standout coach at Hackettstown High School, of-the-year awards in each sport. Speirs led his previous team to a host of conference and Highlighting the student-athletes tournament titles, as well as several appearances in the recognized were Tom Parry ’21, named NJSIAA semifinals. Now, he looks to repeat that success the CSAC Men’s Soccer Player of the with the Cyclones in Colonial States Athletic Conference Year, and Jordan Vandermark ’23, the action: “We’ve had great support from the University and the CSAC’s Field Hockey Rookie of the Year. alumnae who once played for Centenary. It’s exciting to have the Seven Cyclones were named First Team opportunity to build this program from the ground up.” All-CSAC in their respective sports.

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my favorite time on the Outer Banks. You can either email me at any time or away. She and Steve are parents to our finished college and got her law degree The weather is beautiful and there are just message me on Facebook—’Beverly granddaughter, Paige, who is a senior in California. Dee’s husband passed Let us know what’s new! fewer people. I spent a lively weekend in Imgrund’—and I’ll save your info. for the at the University of Maryland majoring away recently. Gerry sent a photo of her Send us your news and keep up to date with classmates. Class News and Philadelphia at my last granddaughter’s next printing.” in sports journalism. Our son, Brad, sister, Ginny Mace Moore, with Mary Sage Advice wedding. It was beautiful and so nice to Shirley Williams Duerr writes: “Dick lives on Long Island, N.Y., with his wife Dee Ives Samuels. Notes may be edited to reflect The Centenarian’s guidelines and space see so many members of my family. I and I are fine and looking forward to our and our younger grandson, Carter, 17. “I heard by phone from Joyce Murdock constraints. For class agent contact information, please call Elizabeth am well and still in the billiards league 65th anniversary on Jan. 22. Last month, Our grandson, Ethan, 20, lives in North Winston recently to tell me that her and enjoying my painting class. Best we flew with our daughter to Martha’s Carolina with his mom. Life is busy for husband, John Michael Winston, passed Freeman at (908) 852-1400, ext. 2253. wishes to all.” Vineyard to visit my brother and sister- us. We travel some, mostly on trips away suddenly early in September. Betty Poppele Barrett writes: “My in-law. We enjoy living in Sierra Canyon, with the Smithsonian. We putter in the Mickey had been a pilot in the U.S. Air husband passed away several years a Del Webb Community in Reno, Nev., garden, take care of our four-bedroom Force and turned to piloting commercial “Deborah Ettinger Moss turned 90 and ago and I am still living in my house. I which is in the foothills of the Sierra home, and read. I still serve on church airliners after retiring. This is a big loss 1945 had family come to her independent stay active with my antiques business, Mountains. We live only 10 minutes committees, belong to two book clubs, for Joy. As she plans for the future, Joy living place for a nice dinner celebration. play bridge, knit, crochet, and cross- Barbara Wheatley Murray which has declined since the arrival of away from our son and daughter-in-law, may return to New Jersey to be near Her daughter had a cake made with an 1 stitch, walk in the nearby woods, and 89 Kensington Road the internet. My daughter and I have and 3 /2 hours from our daughter and her oldest two daughters, Kierstie and edible picture on it of Debby and her lunch with friends. Life is good.” Bronxville, NY 10708 kept involved doing antique doll shows, her family, who have retired to a small Allison. The youngest daughter, Jessica, Papillon dog. In addition, her daughter 914-337-2134 so I don’t have time to think about vineyard in Healdsburg, Calif. Greetings “I talked to Janine Evans Brothers. She lives in Boise, Idaho. Joy has two made a moving digital picture frame moving just yet. In February, I enjoyed to all in our Class of ’53!” is doing well in Wolfeboro, N.H., where granddaughters and three grandsons.” Barbara Wheatley Murray writes: with pictures of Debby, friends, and a week’s vacation in the Bahamas with she and her husband, Doug, moved Barrie Allison writes: “It was nice seeing “Hello, girls. I say that, although many relatives. Debby is glad to still have my daughter and her family. We stayed several years ago. She sent along a the email addresses of everyone and of us are now in our 90s. her 15-year-old dog; it is good therapy at the Atlantis, which is a huge resort. 1959 photo of herself with Doug, and one of trying to guess who they are. I retired because Debby has to feed and take out “Clara Correll Bolger lives in Virginia Because I had a hip replacement, I her with Gerry Mace Murphy, and Ann from Kaiser Permanente (nursing and is still active. Her oldest daughter, the dog several times a day. rented a wheelchair, which was a big Ann Hufnagel Rafferty Dothard Walters taken in October 2015. 238 Ash Point Drive management) in 1998, and then took a prominent archaeologist, lives in “Carol Brown Robinson likes her help getting to the various restaurants The three of them look great. a part-time job in the Marin County England. Her two other daughters are retirement home, takes part in activities, and beaches. In April, I had major Owls Head, ME 04854-3522 [email protected] “Suzie Wyatt Maurer writes that she jail screening inmates for custody. I graphic designers and live in New York. goes out to lunch and dinner once surgery and my son and daughter has been married 58 years and catches have been in the Bay Area since 1966. “Florence Harbosch has come East a month, and attends church on assisted me with my recovery, which Ann Hufnagel Rafferty writes: “I am up with roommate Jeanne Ball Maurer. I have been living in Indio, Calif. (Palm and now lives in a lovely assisted living Sunday. She likes to greet new people took about two months. I’m all healed having a busy and fun time living here You’ve got that right—same last names; Springs) in a 55 and older community residence in Wilmington, N.C., near and get them started doing things. She now and feeling better and will resume in Owls Head, Maine. I work at the they married cousins. Suzie and Woody since 2008. It is easy to get spoiled. I her daughter. She welcomes news has a friend she walks with and enjoys with the antique doll shows. My five Rockland Public Library in the used book moved from Rome, N.Y., to Vero Beach, play golf four to five days a week and from classmates. Please contact her reading different kinds of books. Carol grandchildren are grown and only one is store as a volunteer and am a board Fla., in 1994. They ‘travel back to Rome feel good to still have a 19.0 handicap. at: 630 Carolina Bay Drive, Apt. 301, has four children who take her places at married. I have a great-grandson, Teddy, member. Volunteering at the Owls Head for several weeks in the summer to The ball does not go as far, but I sure Wilmington, N.C. 28403-0024. My different times. who is 2 years old and provides us with Historical Society also keeps me busy. see their son and his family, Keira, 13, have fun golfing with friends. I enjoy roommate Phoebe Parry-Jones Tyler’s “Margaret Pfeiffer McCann recently lots of entertainment. My two children We are hoping to build a museum for and Blake, 11, and Erin, son Jack’s wife.’ all activities here: swimming, cards, grandson, Alex Zamaria, just got wrote, ‘What can I say about life at the who live close by check in on me every the donated pieces of history of Owls As you see in the photo, they have happy hours, traveling, and volunteering engaged. He is a very accomplished Manor?’ She is still living and enjoying day. Life is good!” Head. I am lucky to have one of my traveled extensively with the other at Living Desert, First Tee, and an sons living up here with his wife and young man. Wish Parry could be here to life, but there are not many to talk to three roommates from second floor Alzheimer’s unit. I spend the summer Each year, graduates from the Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) see him. Keep writing!” who remember. She exercises every day daughter. Hope all are well in my class.” North. They have cruised together to months in Northern California, since and reads a lot. Margaret is surprised 1953 the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Australia, the desert is too hot. I hope everyone program return to Centenary University to provide advice on careers that ‘our dear school’ has expanded to Beverly Oetjen Imgund 1960 and New Zealand. Now, they are looking is well. It’s hard to believe I will soon and applying to graduate school. Held on Oct. 29, the sixth annual 1949 the extent that it has. 537 Sophee Lane forward to a cruise in Russia next be 80.” August. Together, they have also visited event drew 11 alumni and a host of students. “Centenary’s B.S.W. is Florence Austermuhl Larson “Audrey Henn Nawoschik is going Lakewood, NJ 08701-6244 Gail Sylvester Longstreth Ann Lang Hamilton writes: “It’s great Puerto Vallarta, the Grand Canyon, Las 2773 Dahlia Ave. to the wedding of her daughter, Eva, [email protected] 239 Halemaumau St. to catch up with Centenarians again! very well respected in the state,” said Terri Klemm, D.S.W., B.S.W. Vegas, Sedona, Ariz., and the Thousand San Diego, CA 92154 in New York. Audrey has two great- Honolulu, HI 96821-2055 I retired (but prefer rewired) from Beverly Oetjen Imgund writes: “Nancy Islands with the roomie group. In Vero program director. “One of the things that is so powerful about our 619-955-3995 grandchildren, a boy and a girl. She [email protected] 33 years as executive director of the Cunningham Paris reported that she Beach, Suzie and Woody live in a gated program is the cohort model. Our students support each other [email protected] joined her family at her son’s house at spoke with Dixie Wilson Bolte, who Elizabeth “Betsy” Stanley Thomas Franklin County Chamber of Commerce the Jersey Shore in the summer. golf community with lots of friends at the end of 2016, and bought a Florence Austermuhl Larson writes: lives in Stuart, Fla. Dixie is doing well 2206 Solmar Drive through what is a really rigorous program. Networking at events like around and many activities. Suzie does condo in my town of Greenfield, Mass. “In September, I went to visit my sister “Nancy Morell McClatchie has four and gets to see her two sons and Silver Spring, MD 20904 water aerobics, plays mah-jongg and Downsizing and moving from a large this is so important, to our students and our graduates.” in New Jersey. We went to see all the grandchildren she sees often. She has daughter often. Nancy hopes to see 301-384-8104 Bunco, and goes to dinner clubs and a 1898 Victorian after 42 years was very houses, schools, and church where been cutting down on some of her Dixie if she gets to Florida next year. [email protected] Lily Passaretti ’18 earned her Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from book club. Their daughter, Linda, lives difficult and took me almost three years. we grew up and had lunch with four activities. She goes to church every “Our Class News is printed every six Elizabeth “Betsy” Stanley Thomas nearby. Suzie wrote a diary book, which Now it’s over and all I need is a buyer. Columbia University last spring, and works as director of legislative cousins—a real trip down memory lane. In Sunday and helps the minister with a months. It’s fun to hear about each writes: “Paul and I are still in Silver she is hoping to publish, telling about Our older son, Andrew, is a teacher/ affairs for New Jersey Assemblyman Raj Mukherji: “Centenary did a November, I will go on a trip to Israel with garden, growing fruit and flowers.” other. I’ve tried to e-mail some of you Spring, Md., where I grew up. Our the two summers she spent working administrator, who lives with his family a church group that my son is leading. Nancy Hendee Pain writes: “This is phenomenal job of covering all aspects of the field, including policy, from the list I was given, to no avail. daughter, Susan, lives about 25 minutes in Hollywood, Calif., in movies and on Cape Cod. Our daughter is a surgical television in 1959 and 1960. She tells nurse and lives near me in Deerfield, community organizing, and clinical practice. I think the diversity and about her wonderful times at Centenary, Mass. They have two daughters: Celia is background of the faculty here make a huge difference.” too. The working title is Hollywood, a junior at Simmons College in Boston Elvis and Me. Maybe someday Susie will and Tori is a high school senior. Younger come back to Centenary University on a son Duncan has fulfilled a lifelong other every few years. I have traveled far away, I never get to a reunion, so book tour to promote her book. dream and now owns the Blue Hill Inn extensively, play duplicate bridge, miss maybe the ladies would like to see what “Gerry Mace Murphy is still in the in Blue Hill, Maine. Previously, he was my friends who have migrated South, I look like now. I have become a 24/7 Atlanta, Ga., area. She keeps up a general manager for Kimpton Hotels but am now content to do volunteer with Ann Dothard Walters, Gail in Portland, Ore. I have a summer caregiver for my darling 94-year-old work and work on my memoirs. I Christiansen Marie-Stewart, and Janine house near Blue Hill and see Alex hubby and our 10-year-old miniature Evans Brothers, all from first floor South Ephrussi Kirkpatrick and Diana Beck, would love email from any classmates Australian shepherd, but still manage 1960 our freshman year. She remarked about roommates in our class, who both live interested in corresponding.” to play duplicate bridge and volunteer what a small world it is as her sister in the area. And I am so grateful that Gail Sylvester Longstreth writes: “Here at the Hawaii Opera Theatre, Diamond From left to right: Gail Sylvester Longstreth; Mary Dee Ives Samuels (left) and Ginny Mace Moore; George and Ann Dothard Walters; Doug and Janine Evans Brothers; ran into Mary Dee Ives Samuels in my roommate, Bev Ekings Gervais, and is a recent photo of me for the class Head Theatre, and Shriners Hospital Gerry Mace Murphy, Janine Evans Brothers, and Ann Dothard Walters San Rafael, Calif. After Centenary, Dee I have remained close and see each news (page 14, left). Since I live so for Children. I get off-island three times

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a year to perform all over the United and her husband, Bob, and Brenda celebrated their 34th anniversary. when I arrived. I was in a panic! The States and Canada with my amateur Bailey Carter. We have taken a “Karen enjoyed tennis, but especially parents of fellow Centenary classmate PAWsitively Successful Sally VanStone Loomis, whose family The Scoop on Healthy Ice Cream hula troupe. Last year, I got back to visit number of cruises together. In August, loved—and still loves—music. In Work is anything but child’s my sister, Sheri Sylvester Barry ’65, Suzanne and Woody and Spence and her early days, she played the piano. lived outside of Boston and who had Think ice cream can’t be at her home in Fort Myers, Fla. I are going to Russia. Next year, Spence She and Ken spent many happy planned to go to BU herself, graciously play for Jen Pace ’09, a senior offered me a place to stay until the healthy? Think again. Kyle Classmates I hear from now and then and I will celebrate our 60th wedding weeks sailing on various boats director at Nickelodeon, the include Ann Dothard Walters and anniversary. How time flies. Love to throughout the years, most recently school could find a room for me on Peters ’15, owner and founder Susan Andrews Taylor. I love living in all my former classmates.” on their Krogan Express. They sailed campus. I was so grateful to them top entertainment brand for of Six-Pack Creamery, has Hawaii, but I miss the fall season in the inland eastern waterways from for letting me be part of their home kids. As executive in charge of New Jersey. This time of year brings their home in New Jersey down to and family for a couple of months. created a new protein-rich, back wonderful memories of walking up 1961 Charlotte, S.C., and various ports in I quickly made friends with my four production for the series PAW non-GMO frozen confection Jefferson Street among the crunching Florida. We love you, Karen!” new roommates. Our room had a big Patrol, Pace is a key player in Joyce Fierro Velzey ’61 picture window with a spectacular view autumn leaves. I always enjoy the class Susan Abbe Austin writes: “After that’s sure to please. Peters 1253 NW Bentley Cir Apt A of Storrow Drive, the sailboats on the bringing the pack of heroic news, and wish more ladies would write graduating from Centenary, I went on Port St. Lucie, FL 34986-1846 Charles River, Massachusetts Institute is committed to producing in and send photos. Aloha!” to the Middlesex Hospital School of pups to screens, stages, (914) 666-5328 of Technology, and Harvard. ice cream that’s more Nancy Baker Martin writes: “Skip and [email protected] Nursing in Connecticut and received and merchandise around I live in Lost Tree Village in North Palm my R.N. I had always wanted to go “It was a bizarre time to be living balanced nutritionally than Beach, Fla., for six months of the year into nursing, even though nobody in in Boston, as it was the year of the the world. competitors, with more and in Manchester, Vt., in the summer. my family was in the medical field. assassination of President John F. “PAW Patrol is a huge Gone are the New York days of raising Kennedy, which left a pall over the city, After graduating from nursing school, franchise. It’s everywhere,” said Pace. “Most of my work protein and less fat and children and work! We are both avid I accepted a faculty position as an the country, and the world. It was also sugar. The key to Six-Pack golfers and play in both locations. instructor in the school of nursing. the time of the Boston Strangler, which focuses on guiding the creative process, like scripting and We’re not hitting the ball as far as we Jim Bell and Missy Keely Bell with While working as a faculty member, chilled us all. One of my roommates Creamery’s success starts Nancy Heimert Zabka and Stan Zabka animation. But I’ve also been involved in live shows that are did years ago, but our enjoyment is I attended Boston University part tied a string around our doorknob and a with the ingredients: all special and wonderful. We have done time, and received my Master of spoon, which she put in an empty glass touring now, as well as some aspects of merchandising.” on her desk so that if the doorknob are non-GMO and all natural, with no corn syrup or some traveling, but mostly we enjoy Science degree. Several years later, I A Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Centenary, all our grandchildren and wonderful 1963 attended the University of Connecticut turned, the spoon would clank on the artificial additives. friends. For several years in a row, I Ellen Fiencke Whitaker part time, and received my Ph.D. in desk, alerting us that someone was with concentrations in radio and television, provided Pace Six-Pack Creamery launched its first two flavors, Lean got together with Birdie Payer, Linda 7630 Somerset Lane higher education administration. My trying to get in. with marketable skills to launch her broadcast career. Berlinger Burke, Judy Calvert Yerkes, career has always focused on nursing “I became engaged while at BU and Manlius, NY 13104-1011 Transferring from Warren County Community College, she Mean Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Milk Muscles, last fall. Just a Ann Dothard Walters, and Sara Leon [email protected] education, either as a teacher or an married soon after I graduated. My Broadbent. We have traveled to each year later, Peters is shipping to nutrition centers in three states, and Ellen Fiencke Whitaker writes: “I had a administrator in a school of nursing, husband was attending Cornell Law felt welcomed at Centenary by faculty like Assistant Professor other’s homes and also met at halfway sad, but beautiful, phone conversation and later in accreditation of nursing School, so we moved to Ithaca, N.Y., takes mail orders via the website sixpackcreamery.com. In addition, points. It was just like we were still in of Communication Matt Mendres. The encouragement Pace with Ken Winter, husband of Karen education programs. I no longer work and I started my first job, working at college. I try to keep in touch with Susie Fit Freeze, a new soft-serve product, is shaping up to go cone-to- Weingartner Winter. Our beautiful, full time, but I still consult with nursing Cornell’s School of Labor & Industrial received led her to work for two radio stations, as an audio Gerhardy Gebhardt and Anne Morris sweet Karen was diagnosed with programs, helping faculty to prepare for Relations. I was so fortunate that my engineer at WNTI, and later, as a news reporter for WRNJ. cone with national competitors. Futch. Skip and I have three boys with Alzheimer’s disease several years accreditation visits. first real boss was a wonderful, smart six grandchildren—one boy and five “I feel like Centenary made a bachelor’s degree more While at Centenary University, Peters majored in business with ago and is now living in a skilled “I was to married Carl Austin for 40 woman who told me terrific stories and girls. They range in age from 22 to 2. a concentration in marketing. As a sophomore, he and a classmate nursing care facility. Her mother and years, until his passing last year. I am taught me so much. She was sweet and accessible to me when I transferred from community college,” Hope that keeps us young!” mother to two stepchildren and have protective, but strong and smart. I felt launched their own short-lived clothing firm. “Fashion isn’t really my grandmother, likewise, were stricken Pace commented. “In today’s climate, some universities make it Ann Dothard Walters writes: “We with this debilitating disease before her. three grandchildren, ranging in age so lucky to know her. moved again for the third time in six thing and I found that if there’s no passion behind the business, it “Ken has lunch with Karen every day from 11 to 34, as well as three great- “It was the ’60s, and so much was so hard to get in. At Centenary, everybody was so supportive.” years, on Oct. 21. I’m getting good at it! and reads to her from a publication, grandchildren, ranging in age from 10 to happening in our country. The summer Eight years ago, Nickelodeon hired Pace as an executive just won’t work,” recalled Peters, a lacrosse player in college. “It was But I’m not moving out of Naples—I’ve Daily Bread, which she enjoys. They 15. They all live relatively nearby and are before I arrived, three young men were been here 47 years. I’m downsizing assistant, and she quickly began to rise through the ranks as a great learning experience about who I am.” spend their afternoons going for short a happy part of my life. murdered in Mississippi while helping to another rental condo. I’m calling While Peters attended Centenary, his mother was battling colon walks, watching TV, listening to music, “I have lost touch with my former black people register to vote. One of the media landscape underwent tremendous change. In recent it a transition. I have five awesome and conversing, to a limited degree. She Centenary classmates over the years, them had been a student at Cornell’s cancer. Treatments often left her ill, and one of the few things she grandchildren, but news about one is so years, the increasing popularity of streaming services with is well cared for and loved by all the but I have wonderful memories of School of Labor & Industrial Relations, exciting: my daughter’s son is playing could eat was ice cream, which had little nutritional value. “It would staff, because, in spite of her illness and friends, as they were all amazing people. Michael Schwerner. original content has challenged professionals like Pace to find professional volleyball in Rottenburg, all its frustrations, Karen remains a lady, My life is good, as I am in good health, “Cornell, like other large colleges, help her sore throat, but was jacked with sugar, and protein shakes Germany. Kurt has been there since new ways to gain market share. soft-spoken and polite. enjoy my family, and don’t have to rush. became a rallying point for young are lackluster,” said the health-conscious Peters. “You always want to August and their season began in I keep busy cooking, reading, spending people to protest politically. Because The expertise of Pace and her colleagues has paid off: October. He played college volleyball “Some of you may recall that Karen put your body in the best position for success.” was crowned the Pocono Laurel Festival time with friends, occasional traveling, of that, famous people would come to Nielsen named PAW Patrol the most-watched children’s show at UC Irvine. I keep in touch with my and doing jigsaw puzzles. I’d love to the campus to speak, including Bobby Following his mother’s death in 2016, Peters worked through his roommate, Janine Evans Brothers, Princess in June 1963. She graduated for preschoolers in 2018, and the program has generated more from Centenary with a business degree hear from anyone, particularly anyone Kennedy. He was going to speak in front as well as Gerry Mace Murphy, Gail in Connecticut!” of the building where I worked, and we than $5 billion in sales since its debut in 2013. “My first couple grief in the kitchen, buying a Cuisinart and experimenting with ice Christiansen Marie-Stewart, Linda and got a job right away with Coopers Stephanie “Stevie” Bienenwald both just happened to come out of the cream. By August 2018, he was ready to bring his first products to Berlinger Burke, Verna “Birdie” Payer & Lybrand in Philadelphia, Pa., one of years here at Nickelodeon were very different than today. Chupashko writes: “It’s hard to door at the same time. We were face- Buchs, and Judy Calvert Yerkes.” of the oldest accounting firms in the market. A little more than a year later, Six-Pack Creamery products United States. She married and had two believe it’s been over 56 years since to-face, and he reached out, shook my Streamers hadn’t yet gained traction and ventured into original Jean Ball Maurer writes: “We live half of children, Andrew, now 50, and “Ginna” graduating from Centenary. I continued hand, and said hello. I was stunned. He are sold in a number of GNCs in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the year in Florida and the other half in programming,” Pace recalled. “In the kids’ space, things have (Virginia), who is now 48. my education at Boston University looked directly at me with strikingly co-ops, and even a store in Tennessee. Kansas City. All of our family live in the (BU) after Centenary. The two schools blue eyes and a very young face. changed dramatically.” Kansas City area. We have two married “Although her first marriage ended in Now, Peters is working to grow the brand by marketing Fit Freeze divorce, she then was remarried, to Ken, couldn’t have been more different. I “I was pregnant with my first child Pace’s recent promotion this fall meant a move from New children, six grandchildren, and six loved Centenary because it was small, when my husband accepted a job in to institutions including universities, hospitals, and retirement great-grandchildren. All are so special. and became mother to his daughter, York to Los Angeles, where she had already spent time over the Kimberly. Together, they have several so I had the chance to get to know Cleveland, Ohio. Two months after we homes, as well as restaurants and sports arenas. “I sure hope my Spencer and I spend most of our time many people well. arrived, my daughter, Heather, was born. summer working on set on a live action show. Reflecting on the playing golf and visiting family and grandchildren. Their wedding took place “BU was located in a large city with a She just celebrated her 53rd birthday. mom is looking down proud,” he said. “She definitely lives on through friends. We travel some each year and on his boat on his birthday. Marriage role Centenary University has played in launching her career, student enrollment in the thousands. Luckily, fellow Centenary classmates see a lot of Suzie Wyatt Maurer and her to Karen was the best birthday present the brand.” However, because of some glitch in the Barbara Keil Sheffler, Jane Birney she said, “Centenary has really been important to me. I would husband, Woody, Judy Waters Prochko Ken ever received. In August 2019, they system, there was no housing for me Busse, and Karen Ostergaard Gates do it all again.” 16 Fall 2019 Centenary University 17 CLASS NEWS & NOTES Centenary University Board of Trustees Officers Wolfgang Gstattenbauer ’84/13 HA Chairman were. They learned quickly. and happy to have survived Hurricane a small animal internship at Red Kenneth “Lee” Hahn ’15 HA 1st Vice Chair “Surprise, surprise—about a year Harvey in 2017. Linda has spent a lot 1999 Bank Veterinary Hospital. Now, she’s of time at Cape Cod. Gail likes to make participating in a yearlong specialty Field of Memories after Andy and Kati arrived, I became Laura Orbine Norman Worth ’13 HA greeting cards. Elizabeth is in Sarasota, small animal dermatology internship pregnant at the age of 42. My daughter, 132 Tumble Idell Road 2nd Vice Chair The reintroduction of field hockey this Fla., selling real estate. in Pittsburgh, Pa. Larisa, was born in May 1987. I left Frenchtown, NJ 08825-4002 Rochelle Makela-Goodman ’97 fall at Centenary University was the my job at Scott Paper because I didn’t “‘Fiddle-dee-dee,’ as Scarlet O’Hara [email protected] 3rd Vice Chair said. We’re all mostly grandmothers want to give her to someone else to Laura Orbine writes: “As we mark the perfect occasion to honor three former trying to stay current, healthy, vibrant, 2011 Lucinda Thomas Embersits ’59 care for. However, I felt so empty when 20th anniversary of our graduation, I and do Centenary proud.” Secretary players who made their mark in the Larisa eventually left for college. I felt Sarah Ciamillo, D.V.M., graduated hope the Class of 1999 is happy and David Johnson sport during college. Wendy Hope so empty, but my son, David, said, successful. I am employed as controller from Midwestern College of Veterinary ‘Something will come along.’ Treasurer Coggins ’68, Carol V. Allen ’72/74, and & human resources manager for an Medicine last spring. Dr. Ciamillo “Something did: I took a yoga class. I 1975 environmental consulting firm. In my is completing an equine internship Susan Bateman, Esq. Ellen McCracken ’74 traveled to campus enjoyed it so much that I went from Carolyn Holt Miksch spare time, I enjoy the outdoors and at the The Mid-Atlantic Equine Denise DiGiacomo Blasevick ’90 one class a week to four or five, and Medical Center. for the ceremony organized by Trish 21085 Atlantic Coast Court recently won a photography contest Audrey Hines Bonaparte-Watts ’78 Danny joined me. I then began teaching Lewes, DE 19958-6824 sponsored by the Delaware River Basin Varn Mahaffey ’74/78 and to watch the classes, and, although I loved it, I was (908) 223-7457 Commission. Best to all & happy 20th!” Howard L. Burrell, Ph.D. current Cyclones record a decisive 4-0 not certified. At the age of 70, I spent [email protected] 2016 Stan Caine, Ph.D. eight months, traveling to Annapolis, win over Bryn Athyn College. The first Carolyn Holt Miksch writes: “More Jim Hintenach is the new principal at Michael T. Catapano ’92 Md., from New Jersey, for my people at this point in our lives should record of women playing field hockey at certification with Yoga Alliance. I marvel Edith Ort Thomas Elementary School in David D. Dallas write in, even if it is only a sentence or Frenchtown, N.J. He holds dual master’s Centenary dates to 1911, starting on the at how wonderful a life I have had, full two. We are getting to that point in our Rev. Dr. Frank L. Fowler, III of amazing opportunities, terrific events, degrees in educational leadership and lives that we only dreamed about. I am special education from Centenary. Michael B. Lavery, Esq. class level and later progressing to club beautiful people and experiencing the at that magical age of 65, but I am so Merri Millman and intercollegiate play. things I always wanted to do.” happy being retired, living in Delaware by the shore with the man I married of Raymond Nisovoccia my dreams. You would think retirement Nancy Johns Paffendorf ’79/81/06 1967 would be slow paced; however, I have Alumni Trustee been searching for that for four years Barbara Leighton Faulkner Bishop John R. Schol and can’t find it yet. 2096 Kirtland Place Alden Siegel ’14 HA Hudson, OH 44236-5306 “We went on a cruise this summer to Linda Van Winkle Watkins ’62 [email protected] celebrate my dad’s 90th birthday. I 2006 fell on board, smashed my face, and Barbara Leighton Faulkner writes: The Hillsborough Board of Education Edward Yaw, Ed.D. broke three ribs. Needless to say, it “We spend a lot of time in Southern has named Anthony Aliperti as the was a little uncomfortable. But it was Jim Hintenach new principal of Triangle Elementary Trustees Emeritus California with our two granddaughters, nice to celebrate such a special time 1 School. The recipient of a master’s Reese, 2 /2, and Cora, 6 months. We in Bermuda and travel through New Arden Davis Melick ’60/01 HA degree in special education from still live in Ohio, but California will England. Best to all.” 2018 Chair Emerita probably be in our future. Centenary, Aliperti previously served As an undergraduate, Sonya Thiel used Hae-Jong Kim, D.Min. “Bobbie Fiske Mildenberger notified me as vice principal of an elementary her Centenary University connections to that Pam Swiss Nixon passed away July school in the East Windsor School 1989 earn a spot as an assistant director for 9 in Maryland after complications from District since 2015. Alumni Association Baseball alumni returned to campus in October for the dedication of “Our Diamond of Dreams,” an off-Broadway production. Today, she a long illness. Classmates Kim Feinberg Di Buono, Centenary’s new baseball complex. A friendly game between current Cyclones and alumni followed Carlene Meixner Schiavo, Janna works in company management with Executive Board “Anyone who has sent me information, Rotando Jackson, and Barbara Ciccone Goodspeed Musicals. the ceremony. please resend. Some emails were lost a Jacqueline McRae Jones-Banks ’04/06 Sico, along with Ellie McShane ’87, while ago. I apologize!” President traveled from parts near and far to visit Caitlin Parenteau ’09 Centenary University on Oct. 5. The 2019 were living in the area. We spent a lot children now in school, I decided it learned of the Holt Agency, founded by First Vice President of happy times together and still keep in was time to return to work. I was missionaries in Korea. The Holt family five Cyclones shared happy memories 1969 Anthony Doran sponsored a Memorial Yolanda Sheffield Williams ’06 touch after all these years. offered a wonderful job at Scott Paper was instrumental in getting laws passed and enjoyed a tour of the campus, Ruck in memory of his brother, Army including Our Diamond of Dreams, the Second Vice President “My second child, David, was born in Company. The people were interesting, in Congress to allow adoptions from Elizabeth “Betsy” Braun Andreini- veteran and Phillipsburg High School University’s new baseball complex. Nancy Johns Paffendorf ’79/81/06 1970, but by then we were living in Erie, fun, intelligent, and kind. Every day Korea. The representative suggested Thomas graduate Joseph Doran, on Sept. 28. Anthony Aliperti Secretary and Alumni Trustee Pa. If you’re not a fan of snow (I’m not), when I woke up, I could hardly wait to adopting siblings. Danny and I thought 1784 22nd Ave NE Proceeds from the event, which included I wouldn’t recommend living there. get to work. about it and concluded we could do Naples, FL 34120 a barbecue, tricky tray, and music, will Kyle Malavasi ’14 During this time, I attended a lecture “Sadly, our marriage ended in divorce, that. Eight months later, the agency told 239-877-2632 be used to place a memorial bench and Treasurer [email protected] 2008 by a doctor who had written a book and the kids and I moved out on our us of a brother, age 3, and a sister, 18 plaque in Joseph’s memory at Veterans Vita Romanelli-Young ’78/80 about the effects of artificial colors and own. However, the biggest gift from months old, who had been abandoned Betsy Braun Andreini-Thomas writes: Matthew Thompson, Ed.D., is the Rally Point. Remaining proceeds will Past President manufactured foods on children. I began Scott Paper was my eventually meeting in a shopping mall. They showed us “I follow seven of my classmates on new principal of Parsippany Hills High be donated to Battle Borne Veterans Audrey Hines Bonaparte-Watts ’78 cooking everything the old-fashioned my future husband, Danny. Our meeting their picture, and we immediately said Facebook. We’re all turning 70 this year. School. Dr. Thompson holds his M.A. in Services Inc., which provides direct Nominating Committee Chairperson way, and still do. I make my own breads wasn’t work related; rather, we were yes. Even so, we had to wait six more Lee Canter Blask, Linda Rudnik Liberty, educational leadership from Centenary. services to active duty military families and can and freeze vegetables and placed on the same company bowling months for their arrival. Karen van Breda Kolff, Gail Jastrey and service disabled veterans. Members at Large fruits. If you’re stuck in the house in the team. Danny and I eventually married “On Oct. 4, 1985, we headed to Borczyk, Elizabeth Van Riper, Marke Carol V. Allen ’72/74 middle of winter, it’s pretty uplifting to in 1980, and last July, we celebrated our Philadelphia Airport to meet Andy Miller Vickers and Jody Williamson- 2010 Carol Brennan ’12 bake some bread or roast a chicken or 39th anniversary. and Kati. I can tell you unequivocally Valentine. I celebrated my 70th on Angie Desai ’07 Kim Kalosy, D.V.M., is well on her way Mary Marion Eckel ’09/11/13 make a big pot of soup. “Danny and I wanted to have children, it is just as exciting to meet your new Aug. 7. toward her goal of becoming a board- Zach Heymann ’13 “We moved again, this time to but it wasn’t to be. I prayed to God and child at the airport as it is to go to the “I have volunteered as Ukelili the certified veterinary dermatologist. Dr. Hope Leonard ’19 Millville, N.J., and found a house in a he answered, saying, ‘You don’t have hospital and give birth. Andy and Kati Clown for the Healing Arts program Kalosy earned her D.V.M. from Kansas Angela Rodriquez Moore ’90 nice neighborhood with a brand new to have a baby to have a child. There only spoke Korean, had never eaten at Naples Community Hospital State University College of Veterinary Bryan Watkinson ’07 elementary school within walking are plenty of children in the world now American food, and didn’t know what a since 2014. Lee is in Houston, Texas, Medicine last year and completed Brooke Smith Westenberger ’13 distance of our house. With both who need families. Go get one!’ We birthday party, Halloween, or Christmas managing a luxury condo building

18 Fall 2019 Centenary University 19 REMEMBRANCES MEET THE CENTENARIAN

Dominick V. Romano, Champion for Centenary University ANIMAL INSTINCT Dominick V. Romano ’01 HA was a the recipient of the University’s Van Winkle Achievement Award. A new workweek means a brand new set of firm believer in the power of education. CEO and chairman of the board of Ronetco Supermarkets, challenges for McKenna Sheriff, D.V.M. ’14, The former member of the Centenary Inc., Mr. Romano was the second generation in his family to a small animal rotating intern veterinarian University Board of Trustees passed run the business started by his parents 92 years ago. Ronetco at VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists. away on Nov. 17, leaving a legacy is a member of the Wakefern Food Corp., a retailer-owned This year, Dr. Sheriff is furthering her that has made a lasting impact on cooperative and the wholesale merchandising and distribution the future of the University and its arm for more than 275 ShopRite Supermarkets and 76 alternate education at the Clackamas, Ore., students. format supermarkets in New Jersey and five other states. A veterinary hospital after graduating from A supporter of Centenary dating to member of the Wakefern board from 1970 through 2007, Mr. Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at 1961, Mr. Romano served as co-chair Romano served terms as both vice chairman and treasurer of the Oregon State University in June. of the University’s capital campaign from 1996 to 2001, helping board. He was also past chairman of ShopRite Supermarkets and “My job is pretty cool,” she said. “We alternate through to raise $15.3 million. In 2000, the University recognized his Readington Farms Dairy. different specialties, so every week is something new. We have commitment to community service with the establishment of the Mr. Romano leaves his wife of 65 years, Kathryn P. Romano; primary case responsibilities when on emergency, which is Dominick V. Romano Volunteer Award. A year later, Centenary his children, Dominick J. and his wife, Cathy; David P. and his stressful and kind of scary, but you learn a ton. We also rotate presented Mr. Romano with an honorary doctor of humane letters wife, Alice; and Nina and her husband, Tony Rizzo; and many through internal medicine, surgery, neurology, ophthalmology, for his longtime dedication to the University, and in 2008 he was grandchildren and great-grandchildren. and several other services, where we get to learn from specialists, which is incredibly valuable.” Dr. Sheriff is part of a large group of Centenary alumni who have succeeded at competitive veterinary schools across the that helped to shape her career goals. As an undergraduate country. When her current internship ends, she hopes to score at Centenary, she observed several equine necropsies and David Thaddeus Sawicki, Former Cyclone Baseball Coach a residency in veterinary radiology—an interest first cultivated traveled to the University of Pennsylvania to a lecture by Dean at Centenary. Richardson, D.V.M., the famous orthopedic surgeon who treated David Thaddeus Sawicki, a former head coach of the Centenary A resident of Independence Township, Sawicki attended Seton “To me, radiology has almost always been the coolest Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro. University baseball team, passed away on Sept. 1 following a long Hall University, where he was a nationally-ranked NCAA Division aspect of veterinary medicine,” explained Dr. Sheriff, a “There were tons of opportunities for education outside the illness. Sawicki guided the Cyclones from 2002 to 2008, compiling I pitcher. He served on the Independence Township Recreation California native. “I got my first real spark of inspiration classroom,” she recalled. “My Centenary education definitely a 142-100-1 record. He led Centenary to two appearances in the Commission and coached his two daughters’ sports teams. He helped me in veterinary school. There were many instances NCAA Regionals after winning the Skyline Conference in 2005 and leaves his wife, Jennifer; his daughters, Katie and Madelyn; his looking at radiographs in an Equine Musculoskeletal I class where what we learned about equines was almost a review of 2006. Sawicki saw Nigel Archibald ’05 become the program’s first mother, Evelyn; and two sisters, Karen and Diane. at Centenary. I just think it is incredibly fascinating that we All-American in 2004. have all these modalities to peer inside an animal’s body and my college studies instead of a brand new concept to me. To a mystery solve in a noninvasive way.” lot of veterinary students, horses are a weird, fragile creature, Dr. Sheriff initially enrolled at Centenary for its nationally- so it was nice to feel a bit more confident and familiar while In Memoriam recognized IHSA team and hunter jumper team, choosing studying equine medicine.” to major in equine studies. Later, she added a concentration Today, Dr. Sheriff looks back on her time at Centenary fondly: “I miss it every day. I was able to get a traditional Bernice Ritter Alpaugh ’52...... 7/3/19 Elsie Gillespie Hart ’61...... 6/7/19 Joanne Nichol ’97...... 7/29/19 in equine science. For good measure, she added minors in business marketing and biology, and was co-captain of the education and get into veterinary school while also being able Susan Laut Borkowicz ’63...... 5/19 Joanne Keating Hartmann ’78...... 9/15/19 Pamela Swiss Nixon ’67...... 7/9/19 hunter jumper team. to ride and show horses. I had some wonderful teachers and Mary Ellen Welburn Collins ’47...... 5/12/19 Nancy Gingras Karcher ’60...... 8/16/19 Bernice Gaal Paton ’52...... 6/27/19 While her classes were excellent, Dr. Sheriff also points to coaches and made lifelong friends. I still can’t believe how lucky Nancy Fell Criswell ’40...... 5/23/19 Mary Elizabeth Kilkenny ’52...... 5/11/19 Judith Van Rees Rountry ’58...... 9/6/19 learning opportunities outside the classroom as a key factor I was to have those amazing four years.” Mary Knowlton Crookshank ’51...... 5/12/19 Betty Summers Kleiber ’53...... 4/27/19 Margaret Salisbury ’71...... 5/23/19 Carolyn Wheeler Deakins ’45...... 8/9/19 Barbara Ehresman Krauss ’55...... 10/10/19 Susan Sheldon ’77...... 8/13/19 Marguerite Jensen Fardelmann ’46.....6/8/19 Carolyn Preble Krieg ’55 ...... 10/24/19 Jaclyn Geerts Snel ’49...... 2/23/19 SAVE THE DATE Caroline Farrar ’57...... 5/26/19 Susan Friend Lane ’51...... 3/28/19 Diane Turner ’63...... 5/28/19 Susan Rockefeller Flanagan ’60...... 8/19/19 Thomas Leaman ’12...... 7/15/19 Cynthia Gibson Wieboldt ’53...... 5/26/19 Elizabeth Rheuby Gillespie ’48...... 8/22/19 Debra Sommer McCormick ’72...... 7/17/19 Myrle Perkins Yates ’58...... 8/21/19 Elizabeth Mettler Growney ’57...... 8/14/19 Diane Stephens Montgomery ’60 ....10/19/19 Thursday, May 21, 2020 • 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Carol Whitney Harrington ’50...... 9/18/19 Sandra Moody ’59...... 9/20/19 For information contact Faith Linsky: Perona Farms [email protected] or 20 Fall 2019 350 Andover-Sparta Rd. • Andover, New Jersey 07821 908-852-1400, ext. 2250. 400 Jefferson Street Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840

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